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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.29, 36,904.84 and 14,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.29, 36,904.84 and 14,805.38 is: 20,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.29 : 36,904.84 = 14,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.29/36,904.84 = 14,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.29x = 36,904.84 × 14,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.29x = 546,390,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,390,276.93/26,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,432.46

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